Chronic Conditions captures myriad ways in which the chronic conditions the sufferer. Karen Engle explores, through personal experience as well as research in medical history, literature, and art, how it feels to become attuned to the rhythms of ongoing physical pain.
Karen Engle Book order





- 2023
- 2020
The Grip of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Feminist Interventions in International Law
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The book offers a comprehensive critique of legal and transnational frameworks addressing sexual violence in armed conflict, with a particular emphasis on the evolution of rape as a pivotal issue within the women's human rights movement. It explores the intersection of law, gender, and international relations, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced in advocating for justice and accountability for victims of sexual violence in war.
- 2010
The Elusive Promise of Indigenous Development: Rights, Culture, Strategy
- 424 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Focusing on international indigenous advocacy from the 1970s to the present, the book explores the interplay between cultural questions and the broader discussions of self-determination and indigenous rights. It delves into historical developments and contemporary challenges faced by indigenous communities, highlighting their efforts to assert their identities and rights on a global stage.
- 2009
Seeing Ghosts: 9/11 and the Visual Imagination
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The book explores the profound impact of September 11 on media consumption, highlighting a significant moment when documentary news photographs surpassed pornography in online clicks. David Levi Strauss examines the archive of images tied to the events of 9/11, delving into how these visuals shaped public perception and memory. Through this analysis, the work addresses themes of trauma, representation, and the evolving nature of media in response to catastrophic events, offering insights into the intersection of imagery and collective experience.
- 2009
Seeing Ghosts
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Examines sculptural, photographic, and new media responses to the 9/11 attacks in both contemporary and historical contexts, considers the public's reaction to these visual productions, and suggests that earlier presentations of America at war play a pivotal role in the representations of 9/11 in both official and popular media.